PROGRAM

DAY 1 ISTANBUL
Our journey begins in Istanbul including the Hagia Sophia Church with its Byzantine mosaics; the Blue Mosque famous for its interior tiles; the Byzantine Hippodrome where horses and chariots raced once upon a time; Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for about 400 years and the incredible Underground Cistern. Stay at the hotel.
overning: İstanbul

DAY 2 ISTANBUL
Following the breakfast we get aboard a morning ferryboat for a cruise up the strait of Bosphorus, passing Ottoman imperial palaces, traditional Yalis and shore villages. Disembark at Sariyer for lunch at a seaside restaurant. Then we drive south, and stop to visit the Castle of Rumeli Hisar. We will finish up the day in the bustling Grand Bazaar and , with nearly 3500 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leatherwear. Overnight at the hotel.
overning: İstanbul

DAY 3 CAPPADOCIA
Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Firstly, we will visit Goreme Open Air Museum , Zelve Open Air Museum and Dark Church. Photo time between interesting fairy chimneys in Pasabag Valley, then Uchisar "castle" for a panoramic view of Cappadocia's bizarre rock formations. After lunch , we'll go to Sinasos. Sinasos has a great traditional and authentic style mansions. Then we'll visit Cavusin Church , shop for souvenirs in Avanos , well known for its pottery.
overning: Cappadocia

DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA
We'll visit Ihlara Valley first. Mev have also dressed the tufa and carved dwellings and churches from the rock like those in Zelve & Goreme. Walking the valleys is the best way to explore the region. We'll walk from Ihlara Village to Belisırma Village. Then we'll visit Derinkuyu Underground City. After lunch , We'll go to Ürgüp. Urgup has a great Turkish Bath which should not to be missed. We'll also see the  Sarıhan,  which is 13th century Seljuk caravanserai. In the evening, an optional Turkish night or whirling dervishes show
overning: Cappadocia

DAY 5 AMASYA
Depart for Amasya. Evening arrive in Amasya. We will visit the Pontic rock-cut tombs high in the hills, and the citadel.  Hazeranlar Konagi (Seljuk and Ottoman buildings. Museum with mummies from the 14th century.
overning: Amasya

DAY 6 AMASYA TRABZON
Depart for Trabzon. Spend the day enjoying the verdant beauty of the Black Sea coast. Possible stop in Giresun or other interesting places. Arrive evening in Trabzon.
overning: Trabzon

DAY 7 TRABZON - ERZURUM
From Trabzon drive to Sumela Monastery and walk up to the monastery which seems to cling to the hillside. Arrive afternoon or evening in Erzurum.
overning: Erzurum

DAY 8 DOGUBEYAZIT - MT ARARAT
Depart for Dogubeyazit. View of Mt. Ararat (Agri Dagi) legendary resting place of Noah's Arc.
overning: Dogubeyazit

DAY 9 ISHAK PASA PALACE - VAN
After breakfast we visit Ishak Pasa Palace - the ruins of a palace complex from Ottoman times. after lunch with the drive to Van
overning: Van

DAY 10 AKDAMAR ISLAND - VAN
After breakfast first site en route is the Akdamar church, which is built on an island in the Van Lake. Take a small boat to the Island of Akdamar to visit Old Armenian church with beautiful intricate reliefs and cemetery. Visit Hosap Castle, Originally an Urartian settlement. Old Ottoman bridge on Hosap River.
overning: Ditarbakir

DAY 11 DIYARBAKIR
We will visit the old city, city walls , old churches , caravansarai and Ulu Mosque 11/12th century. 
overning: Kahta

Day 12 KAHTA – Mt. NEMRUT – HARRAN - ŞANLIURFA
Depart for Mt Nemrut for a lovely sunset viewing of the massive Commagene stone heads. After breakfast leaving the hotel. First visit Harran to see city of Prophet Abraham in there we discover beehive shaped adobe houses,islamic school and fortress. We will have our lunch in Sanliurfa. Depart for Gaziantep.
overning: Gaziantep

DAY 13 ANTAKYA
Early morning departure to Hatay. Visit mosaic museum and St Peter Church. Drive to Mersin. Dinner and overnight Mersin.
overning: Mersin

DAY 14  ANAMUR - MERSIN
The tour begins after breakfast with the drive to Anamur. Visit Kiz Kalesi. Lunch will be served in Anamur. Arrive and visit Antalya.
overning: Antalya

DAY 15  PAMUKKALE - HIEROPOLIS
Drive to Pamukkale through the mountains of Touros. Arrive, and visit to Hieropolis and Necropolis in Pamukkale. Swim in the world famous calcium deposited pools Travertines.
overning: Pamukkale

DAY 16  SELCUK - EPHESUS
Departure for Ephesos. Visit Ephesus, Roman center of commerce and culture. Visit the house of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John.
overning: Kusadasi

DAY 17 PERGAMON
Depart for Pergamon. Pergamon Acropolis, which was known as Olympos, where ruins of Zeus Altar, See the Red Church, which was once a temple to the Egyptian God Serapis. Visit of the Asclepion, which was known as the first place of medical science.
overning: Assos

DAY 18  ASSOS - TROY
After breakfast visit the ancient city of Assos. Drive to the most famous legendary city Homer's Troy.
overning: Istanbul

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Tour Package Included

• Fully escorted by a guide
• Accommodations ( 18 nights )
• Modern, air-conditioned vehicle for transportation
• Airport transfers
• 36 Meals (included breakfast and dinner )
• Parking, tipping tolls
• Entrance fees to sighs and museums
• Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia

• International Air Fares
• Drinks at meals
• Tips to the guide
• Personel expenses

	transportation: VOLKSWAGEN Volt or Sprinter FLIGHT from Istanbul to Cappadocia ( Day 3 )
	Half Board Accommodation Open Buffed Breakfast included Dinner included
	Accommodation 4 Stars Hotels & Boutique Hotels